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Blue Jays signed INF Brian Bixler to a minor league contract.

Bixler last played in the majors in 2012, when he hit .193/.253/.330 in 88 at-bats with the Astros. He spent last season in the Padres' minor league system and didn't fare much better there, slashing just .205/.287/.251 with a pair of homers, 23 RBI and seven steals in 95 games between Double and Triple-A. The 33-year-old infielder should serve as organizational depth for the Blue Jays, but there's no fantasy upside here. Tue, Dec 29, 2015 10:04:00 AM

He'll be assigned to Double-A San Antonio, where he'll provide infield depth with Jace Peterson being promoted. Bixler spent all of last season at Triple-A with the Mets, batting .259/.323/.372 with five homers over 101 games. Fri, Apr 25, 2014 01:23:00 PM

He'll receive an invitation to spring training. Bixler has put up an ugly .189/.249/.269 over parts of four minor league seasons and is not a good bet to win an Opening Day roster spot. Fri, Nov 16, 2012 12:04:00 PM

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He'll be assigned to Double-A San Antonio, where he'll provide infield depth with Jace Peterson being promoted. Bixler spent all of last season at Triple-A with the Mets, batting .259/.323/.372 with five homers over 101 games.

Brian Bixler doubled, homered and scored three runs in Monday's loss to the Padres.

With Jose Altuve out and Jordan Schafer slumping, Bixler batted leadoff and came up with a rare big night. He's hitting .295 in limited action this year, but it won't last. The 'Stros also got longballs from Carlos Lee and Jason Castro.

It's his second stint with the club, as he went 1-for-6 at the plate in five games with the Astros this season. His stay should be short, as he's just up in place of Marwin Gonzalez, who is on paternity leave.

Bixler had a nice spring but didn't make the Opening Day roster until Jed Lowrie was injured. He figures to share the shortstop job with Marwin Gonzalez until Lowrie returns, which could be a week from now. The career .187/.248/.247 hitter can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Brian Bixler went 2-for-4 and homered as the Astros' leadoff man Friday in a 5-1 win over the Nationals.

Bixler has spent most of his career as a middle infielder, but the Astros have him playing the outfield this spring as he attempts to make the club as a utilityman. With a .333 average, two homers, a triple and three walks in 15 at-bats, he's been as hot as anyone on the club. Still, he's not a long-term piece for the Astros and the team shouldn't be looking at him as more than a 25th man.

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The operation was expected and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins confirmed that it took place. The surgery was expected to be an arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage. Travis will be 100 percent for the beginning of spring training, barring any setbacks.

Pillar tore a thumb ligament in early August on a successful steal attempt. He returned a month later and played with the injury down the stretch. Pillar has already begun rehabbing and should be ready in plenty of time for spring training. The 27-year-old hit .266 with seven homers, 53 RBI, 35 doubles and 14 steals over 146 games this season.